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Tasty bites of English from The International School of AzerbaijanSun, 30 Apr 2017 05:28:32 +0000enhourly1http://wordpress.com/https://secure.gravatar.com/blavatar/5cff43e809693b948994d372b734930f?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.pngEnglish As Piehttps://englishaspie.wordpress.com
Stylistic Techniques Interviewhttps://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2016/02/15/stylistic-techniques-interview/
https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2016/02/15/stylistic-techniques-interview/#respondMon, 15 Feb 2016 02:31:50 +0000http://englishaspie.wordpress.com/?p=2295]]>Use these poems for your stylistic techniques interviews:

Soichiro and Hiroe

]]>https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2016/02/15/stylistic-techniques-interview/feed/0seantangeyIMG_20160215_092219IMG_20160215_092232IMG_20160215_092251Pieces of Poetry: “its like a simile”https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2016/02/03/pieces-of-poetry-its-like-a-simile/
https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2016/02/03/pieces-of-poetry-its-like-a-simile/#respondWed, 03 Feb 2016 09:08:51 +0000http://englishaspie.wordpress.com/?p=2178]]>Don’t forget to record the following in your notebook for each poetry mini-lesson:

A definition

an example

A poem you like that uses this technique

Try adding a simile to your dialogue poem. Like metaphors, they can be good for adding detail to setting or the actions of characters.

Start off by checking out this neat song on similes and metaphors

TASK: Once you have written a definition, go and locate a simile in Colin Thiele’s poem “Bird in the Classroom”. On the page, write 2 or 3 sentences about what the simile is trying to emphasise.

Now try it out…

TASK: An Ezra Pound couplet is a two line poem constructed from a simile. Follow these instructions (its the third page) on how to write one of these simple forms.

]]>https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2016/02/03/pieces-of-poetry-its-like-a-simile/feed/0seantangeyPieces of Poetry: Onomatopoeiahttps://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/pieces-of-poetry-onomatopoeia/
https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/pieces-of-poetry-onomatopoeia/#respondThu, 21 Jan 2016 06:13:35 +0000http://englishaspie.wordpress.com/?p=2156]]>Don’t forget to record the following in your notebook for each poetry mini-lesson:

A definition

an example

A poem you like that uses this technique

Write your own poem that uses this technique

Check out this AWESOME song that explains onomatopoeia:

Use the poetry anthologies to find a good example of onomatopoeia.

Concrete poetry can be a great way to explore onomatopoeia. You can learn more about it here:

Once you have found your own example of poem that uses assonance, try using it on one of the simple poetic forms from Mr. Tangey.

]]>https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/pieces-of-poetry-assonance/feed/0seantangeyPieces of Poetry: Metaphorhttps://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/11/12/pieces-of-poetry-metaphor/
https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/11/12/pieces-of-poetry-metaphor/#respondWed, 12 Nov 2014 09:20:07 +0000http://englishaspie.wordpress.com/?p=2188]]>Don’t forget to record the following in your notebook for each poetry mini-lesson:

A definition

an example

A poem you like that uses this technique

Try adding a metaphor to your dialogue poem. It’s a good one for adding some description about the setting.

Check out this excellent video on metaphor

]]>https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/11/12/pieces-of-poetry-metaphor/feed/0seantangeyPieces of Poetry: Alliterationhttps://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/pieces-of-poetry-alliteration/
https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/pieces-of-poetry-alliteration/#respondMon, 03 Nov 2014 05:38:25 +0000http://englishaspie.wordpress.com/?p=2143]]>Record the following in your notebook for each poetry mini-lesson:

A definition

an example

A poem you like that uses this technique

Write your own poem that uses this technique

Alliteration

Have a look at this video first:

Have a look at this lune. Can you find the alliteration?

When the sun’s

rays hit the shades, it

lights up lines.

First published here. A lune is a great little poetic form related to a haiku. In this case, we simply count words rather than syllables – 3 for the first line; 5 for the second line; and 3 for the third line.

Try writing a couple of lunes. Consider how you might use perspective in this. An expert result would be one that doesn’t rely on telling the reader who the speaker is for us to understand whose perspective it is.

]]>https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/pieces-of-poetry-alliteration/feed/0seantangeyUltimate Frisbeehttps://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/06/18/ultimate-frisbee/
https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/06/18/ultimate-frisbee/#respondWed, 18 Jun 2014 07:16:21 +0000http://englishaspie.wordpress.com/?p=2284]]>Have a look at some of these videos to learn a little more frisbee technique

]]>https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/06/18/ultimate-frisbee/feed/0seantangeyCurriculum Enrichment Dayshttps://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/06/05/curriculum-enrichment-days/
https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/06/05/curriculum-enrichment-days/#respondThu, 05 Jun 2014 03:07:07 +0000http://englishaspie.wordpress.com/?p=2282]]>Curriculum Enrichment day sign-up is ready. Go here to submit your top three choices (don’t choose the same thing three times; this won’t help your chances). Choice is allocated on a first come first served basis:

These links can also be found on your PE Edmodo site and Mr. Tangey’s English as Pie site. Get yourself signed up by Friday!

]]>https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/06/05/curriculum-enrichment-days/feed/0seantangeyA Little Magic Summative Taskhttps://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/05/13/a-little-magic-summative-task-2/
https://englishaspie.wordpress.com/2014/05/13/a-little-magic-summative-task-2/#respondTue, 13 May 2014 06:36:02 +0000http://englishaspie.wordpress.com/?p=2277]]>Task: Create the outline for a new short film that clearly describes plot, setting, and character.

Statement of Inquiry: Writers craft excellent stories by using the relationships between plot, character and setting.

Orientation: We have used plot diagrams to show plot, labelled sketches of characters to show character, and used mind-maps to show setting. Use these techniques to clearly outline your short film. You should also make sure you use the other techniques and concepts we have discussed: narrative conflict (person vs. person etc.), stages of a plot (exposition, climax etc.), mood.

Assessment: We will use criterion A and criterion B to assess your understanding.

You could outline your plot in a number of different ways: Use a comic creator like Bitstrips to demonstrate your plot; draw up your plot using a storyboard; write your narrative. Regardless of how you choose to submit your work, you must include a plot diagram, a labelled sketch of your protagonist, and a mind-map describing your setting plus your film outline (Bitstrips or otherwise).

To publish your plot diagram, character sketch and setting mind-map, you could use this template. Just save a copy to your own drive before you edit it.